It is the club's third season back in this league after having won promotion from the 3.

The club also took part in the 2019–20 edition of the DFB-Pokal, the German Cup, but was eliminated in the first round.

At the end of the last season, manager Achim Beierlorzer left Regensburg and joined 1.

After two months, in May 2020, the season was re-started with the match against Holstein Kiel.

Regensburg could secure their place in the league with the victory over Karlsruher SC on 32nd matchday.